In Europe and North America, the high costs of maintenance and declining use of sacred spaces have led to the abandonment of churches, shrines, and monasteries of significant architectural and ...

But I will not forget his warning that a major storm was on the way. There seems to be a convergence of issues that could have a profound effect on churches in 2025. Frankly, I could name at least a ...

She said it continued for more than four years. Morris went on to found Southlake-based Gateway Church, one of the largest megachurches in the country. Clemishire, now 54, detailed the ordeal on a ...

Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th December of every year It is a time for celebration, merriment, and family reunion for many as it comes with holiday ...

Father Bryan Zielenieski talks about church closures and the fall in attendance in the Diocese of Buffalo, New York. "We essentially went to half of what we used to back in the early 2000s," he ...

Ms. Townsend is an associate professor of philosophy. If you walk into a church right now, you are almost guaranteed to see other people. It’s the busiest time of the year for churches — even ...

LONDON, Dec 25 (Reuters) - The Church of England's second most senior cleric Stephen Cottrell will call in a Christmas sermon on Wednesday for repentance and change within an institution reeling ...

Here are five gorgeous churches that may offer a less-crowded experience. By David Laskin It’s a common complaint that Rome’s churches are overwhelming: There are too many, they look too much ...

Despite Christmas being one of the most popular holidays worldwide, not all churches celebrate it. Although many people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ during this time, some churches and ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Working in the historic heart of London’s financial district, one is never far away from a church.

In theory, all churches are the same. As the enduring nursery rhyme puts it: “Here is the church and here is the steeple; open the doors and see all the people”. The components are always ...

Sean Baker said he has lived in Kinson for nearly 60 years but has never known there to be ‘absolutely no Christmas lights' in the town. He said there are usually lights on the lampposts and a ...